irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $876KHIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025:- 176 ENROLLED STUDENTS - 80 PROGRAMMING HOURS ANNUALLY OVER SATURDAYS AND SCHOOL YEAR WEEK NIGHTS.PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL YEARS (9TH- 12TH), INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND MATCHING TO A JOB OR INTERNSHIP AND PREPARING FOR SUCCESFUL ADMISSIONS AND TRANSITION TO TOP-TIER FOUR YEAR COLLEGES. STUDENTS WORK CLOSELY WITH HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS WHO COACH THEM IN MONTHLY CHECK-INS.
- #2 $525KCOLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025:-182 ENROLLED STUDENTS -40 PROGRAMMING HOURS ANNUALLY, REMOTELY (OVER WEBINARS AND PHONE CALL CHECK-INS) AND IN PERSON DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING SUCCESS IN FOUR YEARS OF COLLEGE, AND PREPARATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION AFTER GRADUATION. STUDENTS WORK CLOSELY WITH A COLLEGE SUCCESS COACH WHO LEADS MONTHLY CHECK-IN PHONE CALLS, AND ALSO INFORMAL CAREER MENTORS WHO PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AND TRANSITION.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
College Success Program
Supports enrolled college students with remote and in-person advising, career mentoring, and transition planning during school breaks; led by college success coaches
High School Program
Provides academic support, professional skills training, and college preparation to low-income high school students through Saturday and evening programming; includes monthly mentor check-ins
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 3 activities
- Deliver a 10-year, tuition-free academic enrichment and mentorship program for low-income NYC students from middle school through college graduationProvides a comprehensive, relationship-driven program that supports students starting the summer before 7th grade through college completion, including after-school, weekend, and summer programming focused on academic success, college admissions, and career readiness. The program is free to participants and serves predominantly first-generation college-bound, BIPOC students with an average household income of $54,421.
- Support college students in persistence, graduation, and career transitionOperates a college success program providing 40 hours of annual remote and in-person programming, monthly coaching, and informal career mentorship to promote college persistence and career readiness. Underclassmen are supported by paid transition coaches, while upperclassmen are paired with volunteer mentors; services include academic, financial, and wellness goal support during key transitions.
- Support high school students in college admissions and preparationDelivers structured academic and college readiness programming during the high school years, including Saturday seminars (Super Saturdays), SAT preparation, personal statement workshops, FAFSA assistance, campus visits, and individualized advising. Students receive monthly coaching from mentors and participate in 80 hours of annual programming focused on academic success and transition to top-tier four-year colleges.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Award small grants to students for last-dollar costs, internships, and study abroadFunds small-dollar and opportunity grants to cover expenses such as books, supplies, unpaid internships, and study abroad opportunities for high school and college students, reducing financial barriers to critical educational and professional experiences.
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High School Placement Support 1 activity
- Facilitate access to competitive high schools through individualized advisingProvides 1:1 guidance to 8th-grade students and families during the application process for selective public and independent high schools, including test preparation, interview coaching, and financial aid application support as part of a high school options course.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Host professional development and career readiness programs for high school and college studentsOrganizes Mock Interview Day for 10th graders, internship bootcamps, recruitment pipelines, and networking events with corporate partners to build professional communication and career skills. Supports internship placement and career exploration for both high school and college students.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide year-round academic support and enrichment for middle school studentsOffers twice-weekly afterschool programming and a five-week summer learning program for rising 7th to 9th graders to prevent learning loss, build academic skills in reading, writing, social studies, and science, and prepare students for competitive high schools. Programming includes instruction led by college student Teaching Fellows and Teaching Assistants under staff supervision.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.12M
Contributions & grants$3.50M112%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-147K-5%
Other revenue$-236K
expenses
Total expenses$3.39M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.29M
Grants paid out$39K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.44M
Cash$716K
Investments$1.25M
Liabilities$1.15M
Net assets$2.29M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +19.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEIGH THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151K |
| BETH E ONOFRY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) | 40 | $100K |
board members · 21
- ABIGAIL POHLMAN — DIRECTOR
- ANNE C BUEHL — DIRECTOR
- CARL KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL BOTOFF — DIRECTOR
- DARIA HIRSCH — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SHERMAN — CHAIR
- DREW PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- GERALD COOPER — TREASURER
- GREGORY GALE — DIRECTOR
- JEAN-PIERRE JACQUET — DIRECTOR
- JED FELDMAN — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER COYLE — DIRECTOR
- KAVITA BAFANA — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY A JOHNS — DIRECTOR
- LAURA DRUMM — DIRECTOR
- LISA AMATO — DIRECTOR
- MONA SHAH — DIRECTOR
- NORA ELISH — DIRECTOR
- PETER CRONCOTA — VICE CHAIR
- SARAH RAPPOPORT — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM E CLARK — SECRETARY
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ABC Partner — Hosts early career exploration events for BTNY middle school scholars.
- AmeriCorps Government — Summer Teaching Fellows are AmeriCorps service members and receive the Segal Education Award upon completion of service.
- BlackRock Partner — Hosts early career exploration events for BTNY middle school scholars.
- Breakthrough Collaborative Network — Member of a national network of Breakthrough programs that share the Teaching Fellowship model.
- Breakthrough Collaborative Network — Member of national network of 25 Breakthrough affiliates.
- Campbell Lutyens Partner — Corporate partner since 2017, supporting Breakthrough New York’s programs and mission.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Funder — Awarded a $950,000 three-year grant to support expansion of educational access programs for middle school students.
- Corporate Partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to deliver internship bootcamps, recruitment pipelines, and networking events for student career readiness.
- Double the Donation Partner — Provider of matching gift and volunteer grant information
- New York Road Runners Partner — Official Charity Partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
- TCS Marathon Partner — Hosts BTNY team runners for the TCS Marathon.
- Teach For America Network — BTNY is part of the national Breakthrough network, which is affiliated with Teach For America.
- The MET Partner — Hosts early career exploration events for BTNY middle school scholars.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Belonging Modelmethodology: community_centered_modelBy intentionally fostering community among students, families, staff, and volunteers, we increase collective empowerment and persistence because a strong sense of belonging mitigates isolation and reinforces identity as part of a supportive, shared journey.
- Cross-Sector Pathways Partnershipsmethodology: cross_sector_partnershipBy building partnerships across corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors, we create equitable pathways to education and employment because collaborative networks expand access to resources, opportunities, and systemic support that no single organization can provide alone.
- Dual-Impact Education Modelmethodology: dual_impact_modelBy training aspiring educators through direct teaching roles in youth programs, we simultaneously advance student achievement and develop future leaders because hands-on, mentored teaching experience builds both educational capacity and professional pipelines.
- Long-term Academic and Mentorship Pipelinemethodology: long_term_academic_pipelineBy providing continuous, relationship-driven academic support and mentorship from middle school through college, we increase college enrollment and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students because sustained engagement builds academic readiness, personal resolve, and social capital over time.
- Near-Peer Mentorship Modelmethodology: near_peer_mentorshipBy pairing students with relatable near-peer mentors—college students and young professionals—we strengthen engagement and confidence because shared lived experiences and aspirational role models reinforce high expectations with accessible support.